The Toronto Blue Jays are currently leading the American League East with a two-game advantage over the New York Yankees. They are riding a six-game winning streak and have won eight of their last ten games. A crucial addition to their bullpen would help strengthen their performance. Aroldis Chapman, a veteran pitcher, is considered a top trading candidate who could enhance the Blue Jays' championship prospects. Jeff Hoffman has been an average closer so far, indicating a need for a more reliable arm to secure late-game leads.
Toronto's bullpen is sixth in MLB with a 3.70 ERA, but adding a dominant reliever to the back end of the 'pen would make the unit even stronger.
Chapman, 37, is a seven-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion. He has been spectacular this season, posting a 3-2 record with a minuscule 1.29 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP in 38 appearances.
If the Red Sox keep slipping out of contention, there's no reason not to trade a 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman midway through a one-year contract.
Adding a lockdown reliever like Chapman could propel the Blue Jays to a division title and potentially a deep playoff run.
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